Battery Warning Light On C3 1.4 Hdi ?

[Guest myc3car]

does anyone know what it means when the red battery warning light keeps flashing on the dash of the 02 C3 i.4 hdi ? im wondering if this has anything to do with it not starting since being in a light bump.

there is no reset button for the fuel pump on this according to the dealer.

any ideas ?

[paul.h]

The red light will come on when it goes into ecomode i.e. if a light or some other electrical item is on for about 15 to 30 minutes after the engine is switched off, then the power is turned off automatically to save the battery. This is reset when the engine is started.

[Guest C1millstone]

I had a C3 Desire 1.4 hdi on an 04 plate.My car started to show the battery charging light as it "COOKED" the alternator.It was so well "cooked" the dealer couldn't autopsy it to find out why it happened!!.Beware you could see the steam if you were to spit on it.C1millstone

[stimulator]

If this occurs when the engine is running it shows that the alternator charging circuit is no longer producing more voltage than the battery so the battery is discharging and suppling the car power. Usual suspect would be the diode pack in the alternator or the brushes are worn/sticking. Get it checked.